Chateau La Pointe, Pomerol, France 2020 Umbria The 2019 Malbec Zaha is

The 2019 Malbec Zaha is co-fermented with 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot from the Toko vineyard in Paraje Altamira

white peach and a touch of green herbs

Although the wood is still showing

chalky and peppery notes

and a dried black cherry

Chateau La Pointe, Pomerol, France 2020 Umbria The 2019 Malbec Zaha isClarity and depth to the blueberry and raspberry fruit, they have done an excellent job of working with a hot dry vintage to still deliver this estates trademark charm. Located on soils with plenty of gravel that needed careful attention, and yet this delivers a juicy, fresh core with finely shaped tannins and a moreish salinity on the finish. 93 Pts Jane Anson